News
Wind Advisory Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Wind Advisory for most areas on the Big Island through 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.
HOVE Resident, 42, Found Dead
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man in the Kaʻū District.
IRS: Taxpayer, Tax Pro Warning of New Scam Targeting Hotmail Users
The phishing email leads taxpayers to sign in to a fake Microsoft page and then asks for personal and financial information.
Rep. Hanabusa Votes to Reduce Loan Costs for Community Lenders
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa voted in favor of a measure to help reduce loan servicing costs for small community lenders by easing mortgage rules.
FCC Repeals Net Neutrality Protections
The Republican-controlled FCC voted Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, to repeal Obama-era net neutrality protections for broadband companies such as AT&T and Verizon.
High Wind Advisory Issued for Hawai‘i Island
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Hawai‘i Island until 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen 1,300 Miles South of O‘ahu
Two fishermen were rescued by good Samaritans Wednesday following a coordinated search effort in the South Pacific.
Arrest Made in Honoka‘a Stabbing Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a Hāmākua man in connection with a stabbing incident in Honoka‘a.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season
From 2012 to 2016, 14,472 people were killed in traffic crashes during December; 28% (3,995) died in a crash that involved a driver with a BAC of .08 or more.
Legislators Urge Use of Federal Funds for Gun Violence Research
Legislators urge Congressional leaders to strip language from the FY18 federal spending bills that prevent the CDC from researching the causes of gun violence.
Hawai‘i Attorney General Issues Opinion on Shoreline Migration
When the shoreline migrates landward (or mauka) due to erosion or sea level rise, the dividing line between public and private ownership also migrates mauka.
Legislators Call for Budget That Honors Veterans
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) are calling on Congress to pass a year-end budget deal that honors veterans.
Hawai‘i ACLU Hires New Executive Director
Special Assistant to the Attorney General Joshua Wisch will take over the ACLU of Hawai‘i helm in January 2018.
Salvation Army, Coast Guard Deliver Gifts to Moloka‘i
The Salvation Army on Maui delivered 1,200 holiday gifts to keiki and kūpuna in need on Moloka‘i, with the assistance of the U.S. Coast Guard Maui Station.
Representatives Call for Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President Trump
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate the allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers Call on Congressional Leadership to Extend CHIP Funding
Hawai‘i is one of 10 states that will exhaust its CHIP funding by the end of this year if Congress does not act immediately.
Hawai‘i Island Missing Person: Keoni Paulino
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Puna man who was reported missing.
35 Die on Hawa‘i Island Roadways So Far in 2017
In Hawai‘i County, fatalities include 24 motor vehicle occupants, two pedestrians, five motorcycle operators, one moped operator and three bicyclists.
Hawai‘i Launches Landmark Kupuna Caregivers Program
Working caregivers who pay for services to support their kūpuna may now be eligible for financial help of up to $70 per day…
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Dec. 4 through 10, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
